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Start your IT networking career path with the CompTIA a+ Network course. Perfect for newcomers, it provides a solid foundation in computer network fundamentals. With approximately 31 hours of instruction, you’ll learn to set up and support networks, troubleshoot issues, and manage Linux and Windows systems.
By the end of the course, you’ll be prepared to start your CompTIA Network+ training. This training is essential for those aiming to take the CompTIA Network+ certification exam, a highly regarded credential for early-career networking professionals. Passing this exam can open doors to rewarding roles like IT Support Manager, Network Administrator, and Data Center Technician.
Take the first step towards a rewarding career in networking technology with the CompTIA a+ Network course. Your future in IT networking begins here.
Topics Covered
• Network Client Fundamentals
• Local Network Types
• Other Network Types
• Enterprise Network Application Support
• Network Operations Support Fundamentals
• Network Troubleshooting Fundamentals
• Linux App Server Fundamentals
• Automation Scripting Fundamentals
• Data Management Fundamentals
Section 1.0
Section 1.1
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1.1.0 Manage Windows Computers -
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1.1.1 Microsoft Windows Administration Fundamentals
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1.1.2 Managing Windows Computers Overview
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Module 1.1.3 Windows Desktop Interface -
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1.1.4 Administrator Tools in a Graphical User Interface
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1.1.5 Administrator Tools in the Command-line Interface
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1.1.6 Update & Security Settings in Administrator Tools
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1.1.7 User Account Settings
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1.1.8 Security Best Practices
Section 1.2
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11
1.2 .0 Manage Windows Apps
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1.2.1 Windows Apps Overview
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1.2.2 Monitoring System Performance
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1.2.3 Monitoring CPU Performance
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1.2.4 Monitoring Memory Performance
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1.2.5 Unpacking Bits and Bytes
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17
1.2.6 Monitoring Storage Performance
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1.2.7 Installing and Updating Apps
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1.2.8 Monitoring Apps & Services
Section 1.3
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1.3.0 Describe Network Protocols
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1.3.1 Introduction to Network Protocols
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1.3.2 What is a Network?
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1.3.3 Network Models
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1.3.4 The TCP/IP Model In Practice
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1.3.5 What is a Network Link?
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1.3.6 Internet Protocols and Addressing
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1.3.7 Structure of an IP Address
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1.3.8 IP Addressing
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1.3.9 Data Encapsulation and Ethernet Frames
Section 1.4
Section 2.0
Section 2.1
Section 2.2
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2.2.0 Describe Enterprise/Campus Networks
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2.2.1 What is an Enterprise/Campus Network?
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2.2.2 Structured Cabling System Basics
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2.2.3 What is a Switch?
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2.2.4 Switch Operations
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2.2.5 How Does an Access Switch Forward Data?
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2.2.6 Enterprise Access Points
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2.2.7 Enterprise Routers
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2.2.8 IPv6 Addressing
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49
2.2.9 Practice Quiz: Describe Enterprise/Campus Networks
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50
Practice Quiz
Section 2.3
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2.3 .0 Perform Basic Cable Management
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2.3.1 Networking Standards
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2.3.2 Understand Network Media
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2.3.3 Twisted Pair AB Standards
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2.3.4 Installing Twisted Pair Cable
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2.3.5 Understand Coaxial Cable
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2.3.6 Understand Fiber Optic Cable
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2.3.7 Cable Management Basics
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Practice Questions
Section 3.0
Section 3.1
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3.1.0 Describe the Role of Data Centers and Virtualization
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3.1.1 What is a Data Center?
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3.1.2 Data Center Features
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3.1.3 High Availability and Redundancy
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3.1.4 Virtualization
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3.1.5 Containerization
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3.1.6 Container Tools
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3.1.7 Practice Quiz: Describe the Role of Data Centers and Virtualization
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Practice Quiz
Section 3.2
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3.2.0 Describe the Role of WANs, Cloud, and IoT
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3.2.1 Introducing Applied Networking
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3.2.2 Wide Area Networks
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3.2.3 Virtual Private Networks
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3.2.4 Virtual Private Network Protocols
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3.2.5 Cloud Computing
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3.2.6 The Internet Of Things (IoT)
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3.2.7 Module Assessment
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Module Assessment
Section 4.0
Section 4.1
Section 4.2
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4.2.0 Describe Enterprise Authentication and Authorization
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4.2.1 Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
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4.2.2 Identification and Authentication
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4.2.3 Authentication Factors
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4.2.4 Authorization
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4.2.5 Cryptography in Practice
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4.2.6 Symmetric Encryption
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4.2.7 Asymmetric Encryption
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4.2.8 Digital Certificates
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4.2.9 Accounting
Section 4.3
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4.3.0 Explain the Use of Application Protocols
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4.3.1 Managing Network Traffic with Protocols
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4.3.2 Web Application Protocols
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4.3.3 File Sharing Protocols
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4.3.4 The File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
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102
4.3.5 Email Messaging Protocols
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4.3.6 Unified Communications Protocols
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104
4.3.7 Transport Layer Security Protocols
Section 5.1
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5.1.0 Explain Network Operational Procedures
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5.1.1 Introduction to Network Operational Procedures
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5.1.2 Asset Management
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109
5.1.3 Security Tools
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110
5.1.4 What are Footprinting and Fingerprinting?
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5.1.5 NMap Scan Basics
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5.1.6 NMap Scan Results
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5.1.7 Protocol Analyzing with Wiresharke
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5.1.8 Vulnerability Management
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115
5.1.9 Backup Management
Section 5.2
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5.2.0 Use Performance Monitoring Tools
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5.2.1 Introduction to Network Performance Monitoring
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118
5.2.2 Understand the Simple Network Management Protocol
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5.2.3 Network Management in Detail
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120
5.2.4 Log Readers
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5.2.5 Bandwidth and Throughput
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5.2.6 Packet Sniffers and Protocol Analyzers
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5.2.7 Mapping the Network
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5.2.8 Network Operations Support Fundamentals Module Assessment
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Network Operations Support Fundamentals Module Assessment
Section 6.0
Section 6.1
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6.1.0 Provide Professional Support
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6.1.1 The Network Support Job Role
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6.1.2 Help Desk Responsibilities
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6.1.3 Help Desk Ticketing Systems
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6.1.4 Professional Support Processes
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6.1.5 The Importance of Documentation
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6.1.6 Asset Management in Network Support
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6.1.7 Network Diagrams
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6.1.8 Change Management
Section 6.2
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6.2.0 Describe Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques
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6.2.1 Introduction to Troubleshooting
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6.2.2 Standardizing the Troubleshooting Process
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6.2.3 The CompTIA Troubleshooting Methodology
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6.2.4 Providing Remote Support
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6.2.5 Network Troubleshooting Fundamentals Module Assessment
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Network Troubleshooting Fundamentals Module Assessment
Section 7.0
Section 7.1
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7.1.0 Operate Linux Computers
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7.1.1 Introduction to Linux
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7.1.2 What is Linux?
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7.1.3 The Linux Command Syntax
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7.1.4 Bash Command Syntax
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7.1.5 Common Syntax Tricks
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7.1.6 Text Editors
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7.1.7 Privilege Escalation
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7.1.8 Secure Shell (SSH)
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7.1.9 Practice Quiz: Operate Linux Computers
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Practice Quiz
Section 7.2
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7.2.0 Manage Linux Servers
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7.2.1 Introduction to Managing Linux Servers
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7.2.2 Linux Unified Filesystem
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7.2.3 Working in the Home Directory
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7.2.4 Searching in Linux
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7.2.5 Linux File Management
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7.2.6 Linux Users and Groups
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7.2.7 Security in Linux File Permissions
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7.2.8 Levels of Access in Linux
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7.2.9 Basic Networking with Linux
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7.2.10 Manage Server Connections with Linux
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7.2.11 Practice Quiz: Managing Linux Servers
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Practice Quiz
Section 7.3
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7.3.0 Manage Linux Apps
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7.3.1 Introduction to Linux Applications
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7.3.2 Package Management
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7.3.3 Distro Families and Software Management
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7.3.4 Process Management
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7.3.5 Service Management
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7.3.6 Log Files
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7.3.7 What is LAMP?
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7.3.8 Practice Quiz: Manage Linux Apps
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Practice Quiz
Section 8.0
Section 8.1
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8.1.0 Describe Scripting Fundamentals
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8.1.1 Introduction to Scripting
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8.1.2 Understand Types of Code
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8.1.3 The Development Environment
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8.1.4 The PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment
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8.1.5 Source Code Logic: Comments, Conditionals, and Branches
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8.1.6 Unpacking Conditionals
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8.1.7 Source Code Logic: Loops
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8.1.8 Unpacking Loops
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8.1.9 Source Code Logic: Functions and Operators
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8.1.10 Containers in Scripts
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190
8.1.11 Practice Quiz: Scripting Fundamentals
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191
Practice Quiz
Section 8.2
Section 9.0
Section 9.1
Section 9.2
Glossary
Course details
Duration
4 weeks
Lectures
204
Quizzes
11
Level
Beginner
Obtained after successfully completing the course
1 year
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